Sometimes the most unexpected seasons plant the deepest roots.

Today, I’m sharing something tender and real—just me and the Lord. Just us—talking through how this podcast came to be. From birthing newborn twins and caring for five little ones in January… to moving across the world to South Korea, four months later… to grieving the greatest loss I’ve ever known… This is the story behind the purpose.

No guests. No fluff. Just the honest, winding road that led me here. Through postpartum. Through unexpected doors flung open. Through grief. Through homeschooling. Through God whispering—Start now.

If you’ve ever felt lost in your season… if you’ve questioned what God could possibly grow from your pain… this one’s for you. I pray it reminds you that He’s still writing, still redeeming, and still using every broken piece for His glory.

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This episode is deeply personal.

I finally sat down with my husband to walk through his faith journey—from church pews as a child, to wandering, wrestling, and finally returning home to the heart of God.

We talk about the in-between seasons, the quiet prayers that covered him, the moment he chose baptism after the birth of our third child, and how spiritual leadership is shaping our home today.

It’s raw. Redemptive. And such a reminder that no one is ever too far for God to reach.

📖 “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him…” —Luke 15:20

The love that runs toward us, even when we’re still coming back.

I pray it blesses you like it blessed us.

Listen + share with someone who needs the reminder that God still pursues.

I had the absolute honor of sitting down with Mary Lane Montoya—a powerhouse military spouse, mama to one, digital marketing expert, seasoned entrepreneur, and the visionary behind The OCONUS Project.

Mary opens up about how a chaotic PCS, unexpected employment hurdles, and the daily juggle of motherhood became the very soil where God planted her purpose—and how The OCONUS Project grew from that sacred space. This episode is raw, honest, and full of faith. If you’re in a season of transition or quietly asking God, “What now?”—this one’s going to speak to you.

Follow Mary and her work on IG at: @theoconusproject. Link 🔗: https://www.instagram.com/theoconusproject?igsh=dXZ4NTk1YjdhM2Fy